Zoomigurumi 2

74 Pages·2015·2.59 MB·English

by  Vermeiren

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15 CUTE AMIGURUMI PATTERNS
BY 12 GREAT DESIGNERS
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COMPILED WITH CARE BY
Zoomigurumi 2
15 cute amigurumi patterns by 12 great designers
First published 2013
by Amigurumipatterns.net
Tara Enterprise, Hellevoortstraat 26, 2560 Nijlen, Belgium
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Text and designs © 2013 Amigurumipatterns.net
and designers.
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ISBN 978-94-91634-02-4
D/2013/13.030/1
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Zoomigurumi
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15 CUTE AMIGURUMI PATTERNS
BY 12 GREAT DESIGNERS
COMPILED WITH CARE BY
4 CONTENTS
HI! I've been a collector all my life, from internet, each of them unique in its colors and
precious minerals to fruit stickers, i've decorations. The idea of making a follow-up
gathered it all. But my most fun collec- book was simply irresistible.
tion so far must be my growing 'museum' Zoomigurumi 2 contains 15 new charac -
of amigurumi patterns. Every day new ters I instantly fell in love with. I hope you'll
patterns are added as there's just so much enjoy making cute lambs, dogs, turtles and
cuteness around and so many talented piglets. I would love to see how they turned
designers creating unique characters. out! Pictures are more than welcome on
In 2012 I made a first book with 15 great flickr.com/groups/zoomigurumi or
animal patterns. 12 designers teamed up facebook.com/AmigurumiPatterns.net.
with me to create an amazing collection.
It has been so nice to send the book to Enjoy crocheting!
crochet fans all over the world and see
Joke
these amigurumi pop up all over the (www.amigurumipatterns.net)
IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL FIND
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otto the turtle (Created by Kamlin Patterns)
Otto wears his favorite comfy walking shoes. They
make him go much faster than all other turtles!
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lola the cow (Created by AuroraGurumi) Lola is very outdoorsy!
She loves wandering through meadows, grazing and gossiping with
her girlfriends over a yummy grass lunch.
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febo the raccoon (Created by Airali Handmade) Febo the raccoon is
very playful and is always full of smiles! He's also a bit of a jokester -
he loves scaring others by jumping out from behind trees!
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benny the beaver (Created by Jessica Boyer - Crochetliens) Benny is usually
busy building, but he's always happy to make time to play. He loves being
involved in adventures, and wants to be liked by everyone.
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evie the kitten (Created by AmiAmore) enjoys long summer
days, sipping lemonade, and eating strawberries. She loves
chasing butterflies through the tall grassy fields she calls home.
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brownie the dog (Created by Emi Kanesada - Enna Design)
Brownie is a happy little dog with sleepy eyes. She brings
you love and follows you everywhere you go!
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vladimir the fox (Created by Pii_Chii) Vladimir loves reading books and
taking long walks wearing his favorite warm sweater. He is very patient and
knows a great deal about a lot of things. He is also fond of using long words.
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humphrey the elephant (Created by Little Muggles) Humphrey is
a soft and gentle little elephant. Sometimes he can be a bit noisy or
grumpy when he gets tired, but usually he's quite sweet.
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louise the bunny (Created by Sarsel) Louise enjoys having garden tea parties
with her best friends. Her house, which always smells of fresh baked carrot
cake, is filled with vintage treasures from her many shopping trips.
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briella the skunk (Created by Sweet 'n Cute Creations) Briella the skunk is
always full of surprises! To brighten your day, she might bring you an un-
expected bouquet of flowers, or just cover you with sweet hugs and kisses!
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lulu and lollo lamb (Created by Moji-Moji Design) Lulu and Lollo
are twins and are very similar in many ways except their preference
for sweater styles. Lulu is fond of pink while Lollo favors blue!
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arthur the lion (Created by Sarsel) Arthur is kind, wise
and generous, yet at the same time he can be quite stub-
born. He wants to be a hero.
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tom the tiger (Created by Moji-Moji Design) This cuddly and
very stripy tiger is a big softy at heart. He's extremely loyal, and
is quick to come to the defense of his friends.
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manfred the mouse (Created by Pii_Chii) Manfred is small but he is
always in the mood for great adventures! Sometimes he forgets to think
things through before he acts, which often gets him into trouble.
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penny the piglet (Created by Josephine Wu - A Morning Cup of Jo Creations)
*Sniff sniff* Do you smell that? Freshly baked cookies! Penny the Piglet has
been baking tons of sweets for a huge party, and you're invited!
6 BASIC STITCHES
BASIC STITCHES on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook again and
If this is your first time making amigurumi you might draw it through both loops at once (3). You have now
find it useful to have a tutorial of the most basic stitches. completed one single crochet (4). Insert the hook into
With the stitches explained here you can make all the next chain stitch to continue the row (5).
amigurumi in this book. At the end of the row (6) you need to bring the yarn
I suggest you try them before you start making one up to the correct height to work the first stitch. Make
of the animals, it will surely help you read the patterns one chain stitch (ch) (7) and turn the work (8). Start
and abbreviations more comfortably without having the next single crochet in the first stitch (don't count
to browse back to these pages. the turning chain as a stitch). To work into a previous
row of crochet, insert your hook under both loops of
chain stitch (ch) the first stitch, as shown in the figure (9).
This stitch is the basis for many crochet patterns. If
you're working in rows, your first row will be a series
of chain stitches.
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Use the hook to draw the yarn through the loop (1)
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and pull the loop until tight (2). Wrap the yarn over the
hook from back to front. Pull the hook, carrying the yarn,
through the loop already on your hook (3). You have now
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completed one chain stitch. Repeat these steps as indi-
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cated in the pattern to create a foundation chain (4).
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5
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2
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3
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single crochet (sc)
Single crochet is the stitch that will be most frequently back loops only (BLO) & front loops only (FLO)
used in this book. When making a crochet stitch, you end up with two
Insert the hook into the next chain stitch (1) and loops at the top of the stitch, a front loop (towards you)
wrap the yarn over the hook. Pull the yarn through the and a back loop. When asked to crochet FLO or BLO you
stitch (2). You will see that there are now two loops make the same stitch but leave one loop untouched.
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slip stitch (slst) loops on the hook (2). Wrap the yarn over the hook
A slip stitch is used to move across one or more stitches at again and pull it through the first two loops on the
once. Insert your hook into the next stitch. Wrap the yarn hook (3). You now have 2 loops on the hook. Wrap the
over the hook and draw through both loops at once. yarn over the hook one last time and draw it through
both loops on the hook (4). You have now completed
one double crochet. To continue bring your yarn over
the hook and insert it in the next chain stitch (5).
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2 To start the second row, you turn the work (6). You
will need to bring the thread up to the correct height
to work the first stitch. To raise the yarn, make three
chain stitches. Start the next double crochet in the
half double crochet (hdc) second stitch. Be sure to insert your hook under both
Bring your yarn over the hook from back to front before loops of this stitch (7).
placing the hook in the stitch. Now insert your hook
in the third chain - without counting the loop on the
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hook (1). Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw the yarn
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through the chain stitch. You now have three loops on the
hook (2). Wrap the yarn over the hook again and pull it
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through all three loops on the hook (3). You have com-
pleted your first half double crochet. To continue bring
your yarn over the hook and insert it in the next chain
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stitch (4). To start a second row, bring your thread to the
correct height by making two chain stitches.
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2
3
3
2
1
3 4
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double crochet (dc)
Bring your yarn over the hook from back to front
before placing the hook in the stitch. Now insert your
hook in the fourth chain - without counting the loop
on the hook (1). Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw
the yarn through the chain stitch. You now have three
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triple crochet (tc) invisible decrease (dec)
Bring your yarn over the hook twice before you insert The standard method of decreasing can leave a small
it in the fifth chain from the hook (1). Wrap the yarn bump or gap. The invisible decrease is an alternative
over the hook and draw the yarn through the chain method of decreasing which will make your decrease-
stitch (2). Wrap the yarn over the hook again and pull stitch look much like the other stitches in the row, so it
it through the first two loops on the hook (3). Repeat results in a more smooth and even crochetwork.
this last step twice (4 & 5). You have now completed Insert the hook in the front loop of your first stitch. Now
one triple crochet. To start the second row, you turn immediately insert your hook in the front loop of the
the work. You will need to bring the thread up to the second stitch (1). You now have three loops on your hook.
correct height to work the first stitch. To raise the yarn, Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw it through the first
make four chain stitches. Start the next double crochet two loops on your hook (2). Wrap the yarn over again and
in the second stitch. Yarn over twice and be sure to draw it through the two loops remaining on your hook (4).
insert your hook under both loops of this stitch. You have now completed one invisible decrease.
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2
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1
5
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invisibly decrease 2 stitches at once (sc3tog)
Insert the hook under the front loop only of the next
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5 three st. (1) This gives you four loops on the hook. (2)
Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw it through the first
three loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook
again and pull through the remaining two loops on the
hook. (3) You have now completed one sc3tog.
increase (inc)
To increase you make two single crochet stitches in
the next stitch. 2
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2
1
3
working yarn
tail tail working yarn
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magic ring
A magic ring is ideal to start crocheting in the round. You
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start by crocheting over an adjustable loop and in the end
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pull the loop tight. The advantage of this method is that
there's no hole left in the middle of your starting round.
Start with the yarn crossed to form a circle (1). Draw
up a loop with your hook but don't pull it tight (2). Hold
the circle with your forefinger and thumb, and wrap the
working yarn over your index finger (3). Make one chain
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stitch by wrapping the yarn over the hook and pulling it
through the loop on your hook (4). Now insert your hook
into the loop and underneath the tail. Wrap the yarn
over the hook and draw up a loop (6). Wrap the yarn over
the hook again and draw it through both loops on your
hook (7). You have now completed your first single cro-
chet (8). Continue to crochet until you have the required
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number of stitches as mentioned in the pattern.
Now grab the yarn tail and pull to draw the centre of
the ring tightly closed. 9
You can now begin your second round by crocheting
into the first stitch of the first round. You can use a
stitch marker to remember where you started. back post or front post single crochet
If you do not prefer this technique, you can start To make a back post or front post single crochet, insert the
each piece using the following technique: ch 2, hook from right to left around the vertical post of the
6 sc into the second chain from the hook. next stitch according to the picture below. Wrap the
yarn over the hook and draw up a loop. Finish the single
crochet stitch as usual.
working yarn
working yarn
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tail tail tail tail working wyaorrnking yarn
back post front post
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bobble stitch invisible color change
The bobble stitch creates a soft dimensional bobble in When you want to switch from one color to the next,
your crochetwork. Think of it as a cluster of dc stitches you work to within two stitches before a color change.
worked in the same stitch. Make the next stitch as usual, but don't pull the final
Bring your yarn over the hook from back to front loop through (1). Instead, wrap the new color of yarn
before placing the hook in the stitch (1). Wrap the yarn around your hook and pull it through the remaining
over the hook and draw the yarn through the stitch. You loops (2). To make a neat color change, you make the
now have three loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over first stitch in the new color a slip stitch instead of a
the hook again and pull it through the first two loops on single crochet. Don’t pull the slip stitch too tight or it
the hook. One half-closed double crochet is complete, will be difficult to crochet into in the next round. Tie a
and 2 loops remain on the hook (2). In the same stitch, knot to the loose tails and leave them on the inside.
repeat the preceding steps twice. You should have 4
loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook and
draw the yarn through all 4 loops on the hook (3). One
3-dc-bobble-stitch is complete. Create a bobble stitch
with as many dc stitches as indicated in the pattern.
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fastening off and joining all parts
When you're done crocheting, cut the yarn a couple
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of inches from your last stitch. Pull the yarn through
the last loop until it is all the way through (1). You now
have a finished knot.
Thread the long tail through a tapestry needle and
3 insert your tapestry needle through the back loop of the
next stitch (2). This way the finishing knot will remain
invisible in your finished piece. You can use this piece of
picot stitch yarn to continue sewing the body pieces together.
Make 3 chain stitches. Insert your hook in the first chain
stitch you made (1), wrap the yarn around your hook
and draw it through both loops on the hook. One picot
stitch is complete (2).
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Always make sure pieces are securely attached so that
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they can't be pulled off. Make small, neat stitches and
try to make them show as little as possible.